Synopses & Reviews
What is the relationship between faith and reason? Find out in PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION: AN INTRODUCTION. Because it's written to be easily understood no matter your background, this philosophy of religion textbook introduces you to the debate in a way you can understand. Whether it's the philosophical proofs for God's existence or using reason to evaluate faith claims, the major points in the philosophy of religion are all covered in this excellent textbook. And with its built-in study tools, PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION: AN INTRODUCTION helps out during test time as well.
Synopsis
William Rowe's PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION is a concise introduction to the central issues in philosophy of religion?featuring a classic treatment of the traditional proofs for the existence of God. While theistic religions emphasize the importance of faith, they have long held that basic religious truths can also be justified in the court of reason. In this book students will discover the important role of reason in supporting the essential claims of faith.
About the Author
William L. Rowe, who garnered a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Michigan, is a professor of philosophy at Purdue University where he specializes in the philosophy of religion and metaphysics.
Table of Contents
1. The Idea of God. 2. The Cosmological Argument. 3. The Ontological Argument. 4. The Design Argument (Old and New). 5. Religious and Mystical Experience. 6. Faith and Reason. 7. The Problem of Evil. 8. Miracles and the Modern World View. 9. Life After Death. 10. Predestination, Divine Foreknowledge, and Human Freedom. 11. Many Religions. For Further Reading. Index.